Beef Empanada ala Maria

For the past few days, all i can think of is food.. food.. fooood..! Well, this may also be an aftershock effect of my bland diet few weeks ago. Trying to sound reasonable - blame that hateful diet again. mehehe! So because of that there i was in the kitchen again - looking up and down, left and right wondering what can i  cook from the available stocks we had to satisfy my cravings. After two hours of preparation, i came up with Beef Empanada ala Maria! Yey! How i love the name hihi.

 

 So here are the ingredients needed.

and here's how to make the Beef Empanada ala Maria:

FILLING

1. Saute garlic and onion in oil.
2. Add the ground beef, cook until half done.
3. Add the potatoes, carrots and dry peas.
4. Pour seasoning and let it simmer until done.

 PASTRY DOUGH

1. Sift the flour, baking powder and sugar into a bowl.
2. Cut in the butter until the particles are pea-sized.
3. Add cold water little by little while tossing mixture with a fork untril thoroughly moistened.
4. From dough into a ball, flatten it out into a clean flat plate or wax paper.

 It's easy to make using an Empanada cutter. 

1. Form a ball and then flatten it out.
2. Once you get the desired size you want, put it over the cutter shaper.
3. Put a teaspoonful of the filling on the center.
4. Then close the cutter to form the shape.
5. Press down for 30 seconds before opening it.
6. Remove the excess dough, if desired.

 

But in case, you don't have a an Empanada cutter, dont bother much. You can still make it with the help of your hands! Just make sure to wash your hands first mehehe.

1. Form a ball and then flatten it out.
2. Once you get the desired size you want, put a teaspoonful of the filling on the side.
3. Then wrap it together to close it. Then that's it! Easy right?

 Yey! Here's my finished product before it's fried.

 Cook the Empanadas in deep hot oil until slightly golden brown.

How do you like it after it's cooked? Weee!

Empanadas can be frozen.  Arrange pieces on a baking sheet cover with resinite or foil then freeze.  Deep-fry when ready to be served. 

Serving: 10 pieces medium sized

If you wish to order, please visit my restaurant located in the future. chos.. Hehehe!
So there..satisfied me again. I know this is not the end..more to come. hihi! ^_^


Till next!
#Pastry Chef Wannabe



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